The Critters of Mossy Creek (Thorndike Clean Reads) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Deborah Smith (Author)

Book Description

Series: Thorndike Clean Reads | Publication Date: February 17, 2010

Springtime brings thoughts of love to people all over the world‚ and Creekites are no exception. Although love to Creekites isn’t necessarily romantic. Take‚ for example‚ how they feel about their pets. Dogs‚ cats‚

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In the best tradition of women's fiction, Mossy Creek points to a genuine spirit of love and community that is our best hope for the future." Betina Krahn, NYT bestselling author

A fast, funny, and folksy read. Enjoy! Lois Battle, acclaimed author of Storyville, Bed and Breakfast, and The Florabama Ladies Sewing Club And Auxiliary --Betina Krahn, Lois Battle

Innovative and warmhearted. Romantic Times BookClub Magazine

Take the time and make the effort to search out this unique and wonderful anthology, you won t be disappointed. Romance Reviews

Mossy Creek contains the stories of a town, interwoven like all lives are, through the voices of ten citizens. Each story is a gem in itself but together they add up to a priceless treasure to read. This entertaining book, threaded together by letters from the town gossip to a distant kin, offers insight to the human condition, an in-depth glimpse at southern hospitality and common lessons in life. The Best Reviews

Delightful.
Former Georgia First Lady Marie Barnes, wife of Governor Roy Barnes

Quirky, hilarious and all too human. Pamela Morsi, USA Today bestselling author --The Best Reviews and others

MOSSY CREEK is as much fun as a cousin reunion; like sipping ice cold lemonade on a hot summer's afternoon. Hire me a moving van, it's the kind of town where everyone wishes they could live. New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Written in the tradition of Fannie Flagg and Garrison Keillor, but in the voices of six different authors, this collection of short stories describes the people and setting of Mossy Creek and will appeal to YAs and adults who will enjoy recognizing characters of their own small town or youth. I highly recommend this truly spectacular collection of stories . . . this is a truly 'make you feel good' book. -- KLIATT

Innovative and warmhearted. Romantic Times BookClub Magazine

Take the time and make the effort to search out this unique and wonderful anthology, you won t be disappointed. Romance Reviews --Debbie Macomber and others

Innovative and warmhearted. Romantic Times BookClub Magazine

Take the time and make the effort to search out this unique and wonderful anthology, you won t be disappointed. Romance Reviews

Mossy Creek contains the stories of a town, interwoven like all lives are, through the voices of ten citizens. Each story is a gem in itself but together they add up to a priceless treasure to read. This entertaining book, threaded together by letters from the town gossip to a distant kin, offers insight to the human condition, an in-depth glimpse at southern hospitality and common lessons in life. The Best Reviews

Delightful.
Former Georgia First Lady Marie Barnes, wife of Governor Roy Barnes

Quirky, hilarious and all too human. Pamela Morsi, USA Today bestselling author --The Best Reviews and others

"In the best tradition of women's fiction, Mossy Creek points to a genuine spirit of love and community that is our best hope for the future." Betina Krahn, NYT bestselling author

A fast, funny, and folksy read. Enjoy! Lois Battle, acclaimed author of Storyville, Bed and Breakfast, and The Florabama Ladies Sewing Club And Auxiliary --Betina Krahn, Lois Battle --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Authors of the Mossy Creek series include NYT bestsellers Sabrina Jeffries, Anne Bishop, Sharon Sala and Deborah Smith; acclaimed authors Patti Callahan Henry, Susan Goggins, Carolyn McSparren, Carmen Green and Maureen Hardegree, and others. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 588 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press; Lrg edition (February 17, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410423832
• ISBN-13: 978-1410423832
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,994,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will prove an ideal read, December 14, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Critters of Mossy Creek (Mossy Creek Hometown) (Paperback)

There is nothing like the bond between pet and owner. "Critters of Mossy Creek" is a collaborative novel following the quiet southern town of Mossy Creek. This is a touching story written by pet lovers for pet lovers. For anyone who enjoys small town charm and their animal companions, "Critters of Mossy Creek" will prove an ideal read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hubby's Review (Steve), December 13, 2009

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This review is from: Critters of Mossy Creek (Mossy Creek Hometown) (Paperback)

"Critters of Mossy Creek" is book 7 in the Mossy Creek Hometown series. It is a collection of 23 short stories from the Mossy Creek residents about their pets. Mossy Creek is a small, eclectic town in Georgia, not your typical southern town. Residents vary from the Governor's family to a retired Army General to generational old family farms to immigrant families to the new townsmen, where new means not being not born in the county. Cats, dogs, a "killer" rabbit, koi, and an Amazon parrot are all featured in these sometimes inspirational, sometimes tragic, sometimes funny, and always full of humor stories.

The Mossy Creek stories are written by different authors. "The Critters" stories are written by Deborah Smith, Debra Dixon, Sandra Chastain, and Martha Shields Crockett. Each story is from a specific town resident and involves a pet, either the resident's own, or someone else in the story. Each story is unique. There are cat lovers, and dog lovers, and some that don't want pets, and some with a menagerie of pets. Some stories are in several parts, mixed in with the other stories that give in a chronological feel.

I laughed at some, had tears at one, and thoroughly enjoyed these stories. This is the second book I have read of the Mossy Creek series. I might not want to live there, since there really is no privacy is a very small town, but I really enjoy the characters and the interactions between them. Warning - I am a pet owner and have had cats, dogs, and parrots, so I might be biased. The characters, the plots, the humor, the emotion, and the consistency between the stories make this book a delightful and quick read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Different by Delightful. Critters of Mossy Creek, March 25, 2010

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April A. Renn "aarenn(AprilR)" (Henderson, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Critters of Mossy Creek (Mossy Creek Hometown) (Paperback)

THE CRITTERS OF MOSSY CREEK by Deborah Smith, Debra Dixon, Sandra Chastain and Martha Crockett is a fiction set in Mossy Creek,GA. It is a collection of stories written by different authors who bring their unique style of writing of each story.It is about the residents of Mossy Creek and their pets. It is well written. It has pets, small town charm, humor, emotion and all the stories come together to make the book interesting. It is an interesting and delightful book, especially if you enjoy pets, humor and emotion.
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